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The Verge describes the lateral end of the roof surface at the vertical gable.

The Verge connects the end of the eaves of the roof ridge with the. It intersects with no other roof pitches and is referred to as the front of the house. He is often provided with a special jewelry.

The Verge following the cornice is called Giebelgesims or Ortganggesims. In Greek and Roman temples, it is also called Schräggeison.

In mining the verge refers to the rock wall at the end of the tunnel, where the reduction is continued.

Word origin

The term " verge " is composed of the Germanic word place for "Top ", " edge " or "corner" and the concept of transition in the sense of "activity ". Thus the verge referred to the "end of walkability " at the edge of the roof or gable edge.